2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Black Ink First Look: All Black, All Over
If black details are your thing, then the new Calligraphy Black Ink grade is calling your name.
Color-drenching is absolutely a thing in interior design, and there’s no reason it can’t be done to a car. The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Black Ink gives the top-spec Calligraphy grade of the three-row electric SUV black chrome and gloss black details all over. Sounds and looks swanky.
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The Ioniq 9’s geometric exterior styling is typically enhanced with contrasting materials here and there, but this monochrome edition gives a new twist on its cyber-futuristic vibe. In addition to the black, 21-inch wheels (a Black Ink exclusive), you also get gloss black roof rails, black window surrounds, black inner door handles, and a black front Hyundai badge. There are also black chrome front skid plates. The overall effect makes the Ioniq 9 look more imposing than ever.
Inside, the all-black seats are accompanied by black aluminum trim as well as a black steering wheel. All this is applied to the Calligraphy trim, the most luxurious Ioniq 9 you can get. Standard equipment includes a six-passenger layout with Relaxation Seats for the first and second rows. The third-row seats are heated as well, which is always nice. Technology-wise, there’s 14-speaker Bose premium sound, a 10-inch head-up display, and vehicle-to-load EV capability.
The powertrain remains unchanged, so the Black Ink Ioniq 9 will make 422 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup. shouldn’t really impact the Ioniq 9’s status as the ultimate family hauler.
Hyundai didn’t announce pricing for the Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Black Ink, but expect it to cost more than the regular Calligraphy’s $76,590 2026 pricing, and either comparable to or slightly more than the Calligraphy Design AWD’s $79,090 2026 pricing. The SUV is slated to arrive at dealerships this summer.
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